Parent-Mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention and Changes in Parental Occupational Performance:
1Occupational Therapy, Pacific University CHP, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
|February 4, 2021
Summary
Parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) improved parents' confidence in their parenting skills. This intervention also supported developmental progress in young children, showing positive outcomes for both parents and children.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Behavioral Interventions
Background:
- Parent-mediated interventions are crucial for early childhood development.
- Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) offer a promising approach.
- Assessing parental self-efficacy in parenting is vital for child outcomes.
Observation:
- Two parents participated in an 11-week parent-mediated NDBI program.
- The intervention focused on interactive techniques to enhance child social reciprocity and engagement.
- Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) were used for assessment.
Findings:
- Parents reported clinically significant improvements in their perceived parenting abilities via COPM.
- Children demonstrated parallel developmental gains as measured by GAS.
- Parent-mediated NDBI was associated with enhanced parental occupational performance.
Implications:
- Parent-mediated NDBI may positively impact parents' confidence and occupational performance in parenting roles.
- The COPM can serve as an effective tool for measuring parental occupational performance in relation to child development.
- These findings support the integration of NDBI in early intervention services for children and families.
Keywords:
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